ALFRED — A Wells man who is listed as a senior pastor at the Wells Branch Baptist Church, also known as Trinity Coastal Community Church, faces multiple charges in connection with the alleged exploitation of an incapacitated elderly Kennebunk woman in May. Peter Leon, 66, of Clark Road, is scheduled to make a first appearance […]
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Veteran fundraiser joins United Way of York County
KENNEBUNK — Experience truly matters when it comes to an organization that fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in the community and that’s exactly why United Way of York County is extremely excited about the newest member of its team. Thomas “Tuck” Barclay joined United Way of York County earlier […]
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Nutrition director seeks student input about lunch menu
WELLS ─ A few selected Wells Elementary School classrooms are voluntarily participating in a food preference survey this fall. This is to assist Nutrition Director Lisa Currie in determining student preferences for certain types of fruits and vegetables; healthy choice selections that perhaps many have never tried and may be passing over at lunchtime. On […]
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Ogunquit honors 2017 Outstanding Citizen of the Year
OGUNQUIT — The Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce has announced that Jason Corbin of Ogunquit has been selected as the recipient of the 2017 Ogunquit Outstanding Citizen Award. This Chamber award is intended to recognize a citizen whose actions currently or in the past have directly impacted Ogunquit in a positive way. Individuals selected are often […]
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Kennebunkport students deliver ‘handmade hope’ for hospice
KENNEBUNKPORT — In observance of National Hospice & Palliative Care Month, more than 200 handmade cards were delivered from Kennebunkport Consolidated School elementary students to the patients now under Hospice of Southern Maine’s care. Dubbed “Little Hands, Big Love,” the card-making project is part of a campaign to teach students the value of community service […]
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Vintage-car road rally, the Great Race, will chart new course through central Maine
A Gardiner businessman helps make that town a host city next summer as the event expands its route.
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Portland Trumpet Ensemble to perform at Christ Church
KENNEBUNK — The Portland Trumpet Ensemble presents a concert at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11 at the historic Christ Church, 6 Dane St. in Kennebunk. The Portland Trumpet Ensemble was founded in January, 2016 and features eight of the finest trumpeters in Southern Maine. Members are graduates of music schools across the country and in addition to solo performances, […]
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DOT to conduct hearing about Capell Bridge project
WELLS — The Maine Department of Transportation will conduct a formal public hearing from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16 at the Wells Town Hall to listen to resident concerrns about the Capell Bridge over Merriland River. DOT representatives will attend the hearing to listen to concerns, receive comments, and answer questions from anyone […]
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KFL presents discussion of U.S.-China relations
KENNEBUNK — Matt P. Ward will present a discussion about U.S.-China relations at Kennebunk Free Library on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. The presentation, called “The Dragon and the Eagle,” is sponsored by the Camden Conference, in cooperation with the World Affairs Council. KFL is a participating library bringing an extension of this conference to our community. “The Dragon […]
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A chair of honor
WELLS — Enrollment at York County Community College is steadily increasing, but there is one chair that will remain empty, no matter how full the classrooms are. North Berwick Company Hussey Seating, donated a POW MIA Chair of Honor Wednesday afternoon, and a ceremony to dedicate the chair was held on the first floor of […]